Israel must never be expected to jeopardize her security: if she was ever foolish enough to do so, and then suffered for it, the backlash against both honest brokers and Palestinians would be immense - 'land for peace' must also bring peace.

You cannot make an omelet without breaking some balls

We have become a grandmother.

I believe we should continue to have a partnership of national states each retaining the right to protect its vital interests, but developing more effectively than at present the habit of working together.

People from my sort of background needed Grammar schools to compete with children from privileged homes like Shirley Williams and Anthony Wedgwood Benn.

I love argument, I love debate. I don't expect anyone just to sit there and agree with me, that's not their job.

Home is where you come to when you've got nothing better to do.